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University of Calgary - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Load Cell Dual Microhardness Tester System

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AB-2026-05475International

Response Deadline08/11/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The University of Calgary is seeking to procure a fully integrated, load-cell-based micro/macrohardness testing system designed for automated Vickers and Knoop hardness measurements, with capabilities for spatial hardness mapping, advanced image analysis, automated reporting, and seamless data export. The system must deliver high-precision testing across a wide range of materials and hardness scales, supporting research and industrial applications through reliable, repeatable measurements and comprehensive data handling. The procurement is being conducted under solicitation number AB-2026-05475, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT, and is currently at the presolicitation stage to gather industry input prior to full solicitation. The contract will be awarded by the University of Calgary, with performance expected to occur in Alberta, and all inquiries should be directed to Michael Oiring, Senior Procurement Specialist, via email or phone.

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University of Calgary seeks automated micro/macrohardness testing system for Alberta-based research with responses due August 11, 2026.

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University of CalgaryView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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AB, CAN

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 4

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Response DeadlineAug 11

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08/11/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyUniversity of Calgary

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University of Calgary

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Michael OiringSenior Procurement Specialist

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The University of Calgary intends to acquire a fully integrated, load-cell-based micro/macrohardness testing system capable of automated Vickers and Knoop testing, spatial hardness mapping, image analysis, reporting and data export.

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